Sunday, April 24, 2011

Million Dollar Bail

A Chicago man is charged with attempted murder after police said he sprayed a house with gunfire from an AK-47 rifle.

Judge Adam D. Bourgeois Jr. ordered Maurice Tousant, 32, held in lieu of $1 million bail Saturday on that charge and another count of aggravated discharge of a gun.

Witnesses said Tousant approached the house in the 2800 block of West Monroe Street in the East Garfield Park neighborhood April 3 and shot at a woman and two men who took cover as the bullets ripped through walls and windows, according to a police report.

A million bucks and the only thing this jackass hit was a building. This is what judges ought to be doing regularly.

68 Comments:

Anonymous said...

Hey SCC,

There is another story in the news with the same judge giving a lady a $10,000 bail and is quoted saying "You can not fight the police." Sounds like a stand up judge and more important is pro police. Need more like him.

As long as we are talking about some members of the Policy Group, I received my copy of LA Police Gear's catalog and who do I see inside? Someone named Karen Bartuch who is apparently a consultant to 5.11 Uniform and LA Police Gear because of her position as President of the Womens Tactical Association. I will never buy another piece of equipment form either company again. With all the good female Officers on the job, SHE is the best one they could find? Gimme a break. How about LA Police Gear and 5.11 Uniforms partnering up with a female Officer that at least put SOME time on the street and not hiding behind a desk in headquarters.

Judge Adam Bourgeois and his sister are BOTH standup, fair judges. He's a great guy, even keeled, thoroughly educated and a real nice guy. You are absolutely right he is exactly OUR kind of judge, as are his sister and Nick Ford as well.

happy easter scc and fellow coppers--- I can't wait to get my paws on some of that juicy ham which will be washed down with a few beverages--- the hawks play game 6 tonite at the uc at 1830 against the canucks---- if you are putting in 8.5 today remember everyone gets a play today....

It really doesn't matter. As decent a guy as this judge is, some other judge down the line may reduce the bail to allow these losers a way out of custody. And if that doesn't happen, Dart could start cutting some of them I-bonds if 'overcrowding' and 'fights among prisoners' takes centerstage in the media.

Nice to know that our dues money is going out to pay Pat Camden to do the union Presidents job. Let's see: President Shields is spending money to have Mark Donahue do Shields' job in Springfield but we are still paying a lobbyist, why? if we are paying Donahue.

why are we paying Pat Camden to do Shields' job of talking to the media, why are we paying Shields?

No one is even doing Shields' job at the pension board ( or is Shields doing that INSTEAD of his President job) and yet he is still getting D-8 pay.

This is the Daley legacy -- he has completely lost control of the high-rent, core area of his city.

I'm seeing stories of flash-mob wildings at McDonald's in other parts of the country -- you remember that the McD at Chicago and State (subway stop, of course)was shut down for three hours after a seventy-man fight in there.

Now --

Police warn of break-ins at 'high end' stores

5:00 p.m. CDT, April 23, 2011

"North Side detectives are warning businesses in the city’s Near North Police District about burglaries that resulted in many “expensive items” being stolen from three high-end retailers in the last two weeks.

"At least two burglars shattered or broke large plate-glass windows or doors to enter the “high end" stores and steal items including furs, clothing and fashion accessories, according to a police alert issued today by Belmont Area detectives.

“A large inventory of expensive items were removed from each store,” according to the alert..."

this judge is too good to be true... In typical cook county/city of Chicago fashion they will find a way to hide this judge away. I love that he is killing these guys with the bonds...Its great!!! I would love to get him into his own courtroom hearing cases. I can think of only a handful of pro police judges at 26th street that are pro police or at least fair.. Ive been to a certain judge who has tossed every single case out when it comes up for motion. was in the elevator with the private on the way down and he was being professional and decent in our conversation but admitted that he always will file a motion in this particular judges room because he always finds for the motions.. And if its a bench trial your pretty much guaranteed a not guilty but then a stern " you better not be back in my court room blah blah blah"... This same judge also frequents the lavish events held by the private attorneys such as sponsored golf outings, summer picnics at country clubs and wine and dinner junkets thrown by various law firms.... pretty hard to get pampered by the private law firms then find against their case don't you think?????? of course the media never checks on that kind of stuff though... Then it might expose the top lawyers and firms who are in tight with certain producers at channel 7 and 2... yep, its all legit.

Anonymous said...As long as we are talking about some members of the Policy Group, I received my copy of LA Police Gear's catalog and who do I see inside? Someone named Karen Bartuch who is apparently a consultant to 5.11 Uniform and LA Police Gear because of her position as President of the Womens Tactical Association. I will never buy another piece of equipment form either company again. With all the good female Officers on the job, SHE is the best one they could find? Gimme a break. How about LA Police Gear and 5.11 Uniforms partnering up with a female Officer that at least put SOME time on the street and not hiding behind a desk in headquarters.

4/24/2011 07:29:00 AM

I too will shop elsewhere and choose another brand.

It sounds like 5.11 was looking for an in to have their gear chosen as approved for CPD use.

Slighty O.T. , But as long as we are talking about judges SCC, I just wanted everyone to know about the 2 m/1 judges on the 3rd floor of 26th and California that have made no secret to the coppers and ASA's that there are too many male african american offenders incarcerated and that was the basis of finding not guilty in some cases. I am not making this up and have been told as much by ASA's that I have come across. The ASA's said they were keeping tabs on the cases, but I really think this is something that could easily be brought to light (HINT , HINT media! ,FOP!). It's hard enough getting findings of guilty at that abortion of justice over there, now we have to contend with judges pulling the race card! Just thought you might be interested SCC.

I'm so glad Preckwinkles little honor students that are picked on and locked up by the police are continuing to "WILD" on the mag mile in the 018th district. I cant wait til it gets warmer so these little honor students could go "WILD" on the beach...Navy Pier or where ever else their little hearts desire. GO BULLS

Off Topic.... I am looking for a M4.Anyone know who has the best deals for the Police?

4/24/2011 06:26:00 AMI took a nice drive to Colona Illinois where the people at Rock River Arms gave me a great deal. Straight from the factory also any extras are added By them if need be. Customer service was good. Only drawback is it takes 2-3 weeks to build. Hope it helped.

Nice to know that our dues money is going out to pay Pat Camden to do the union Presidents job. Let's see: President Shields is spending money to have Mark Donahue do Shields' job in Springfield but we are still paying a lobbyist, why? if we are paying Donahue.

why are we paying Pat Camden to do Shields' job of talking to the media, why are we paying Shields?

No one is even doing Shields' job at the pension board ( or is Shields doing that INSTEAD of his President job) and yet he is still getting D-8 pay.

Yup-Shields is a gel head Democrat!

4/24/2011 02:36:00 PM

He has a short cropped crew cut, I don't know what he would gel.

But you can go to the next General Meeting and stand at the microphone and give your name and star number and ask all the questions you want.

FOP General MeetingTuesday, May 17, 20111900 Hours

You do know where FOP Hall is, don't you? See you there. I am there for every meeting without fail. I will wait for your questions.

From a retired P.O.Cant let this go officers.Ran up to Dominicks for a few items we forgot for dinner around 1700 hrs.The store is locatedin an adjoining suburd of Chicago.Upon trying to enter the store I have to walk around a C.P.D Tahoe,beat 2212,which is parked in a no parking fire lane.The vehicle is unoccupied.Upon entering the store I observe an F/2 officer in full uniform walking around the store with a half gallon of Canadian Club whiskey in her hand which I assume she was going to purchase.I was totally embarrased by this vision,even having been retired for 4 years.Where the hell did street smarts go???? Such blatant stupidity I have never seen.But then again I always worked in southside shithole districts.Unlike the 022 District primadonnas and political hacks who could'nt find shit in their mustaches.

Wow! The last time someone used that type of fire power down the block was the 4th of December 1969when "Machine Gun Joe" (the father of the current Commander of G.I.S.) lit up Black Panther Fred Hampton with a .45 caliber Thompson Sub-Machine Gun. Just ask Congressman Bobby Rush, he knows what really happened. LOL!

To the poster inquiring about an M4- if you don't want to shell out money for a colt, get a lmt. Go to their website, contact the sales team, ask for mary jo and she'll send you the prices for cpd members (just make sure you have a cpd email address, this is to verify YOU are cpd). I recommend the one with the monolithic rail...you'll be able to remove the front sight, in order to install a flip front sight, without messing with the gas block.

Can someone at MLAS PLEASE contact IAD, Sup’s Office, and offer some advice ASAP? If you get a SPAR, you must file a grievance. Because it’s established precedent in discipline that if management routinely permits employees to violate a rule (such as reviewing case and arrest reports - and it’s debatable whether this even violated a rule), or routinely to follow a certain behavior,

It may NOT suddenly impose discipline for violations without first announcing its intention to begin enforcing the rule.

THIS IS CLEAR.

Now, what’s worse – reviewing the case and arrest report but not disseminating or disseminating information regarding the investigation? Which causes the Department another problem, “Did they conduct a fair investigation”?

This clearly demonstrates that the Department is under incompetent leadership.

The Supreme Court of Illinois suspended the law license of Cook County Judge Adam D. Bourgeois Jr. for two months Tuesday for lying on five questions on his application to become a judge.

Bourgeois admitted that he did not mention as required on his application that he defaulted on his student loan. He lied about not being held in contempt of court for failing to pay child support and his student loan. He failed to reveal that the state's lawyer disciplinary agency had investigated complaints against him. He had lied about whether he had ever been sued, failing to mention the suits about his student loan, his missed child support payments, and failing to pay his rent.

Bourgeois was previously sentenced to one month unpaid leave from his job as a judge by the state's Judicial Inquiry Board for failing to mention on his statement of economic interest that he owed money to the state, to the IRS and to a landlord. He also did not mention he had been sued for non-payment of child support.

During the investigation, Bourgeois has been performing marriages and handling other administrative duties.

Anonymous said...As long as we are talking about some members of the Policy Group, I received my copy of LA Police Gear's catalog and who do I see inside? Someone named Karen Bartuch who is apparently a consultant to 5.11 Uniform and LA Police Gear because of her position as President of the Womens Tactical Association. I will never buy another piece of equipment form either company again. With all the good female Officers on the job, SHE is the best one they could find? Gimme a break. How about LA Police Gear and 5.11 Uniforms partnering up with a female Officer that at least put SOME time on the street and not hiding behind a desk in headquarters.

4/24/2011 07:29:00 AM

does it matter? the female officer working the street and going to court, doesn't have the time to run an association. kb started a group for women. 5.11 makes gear for men and women and seek input about their products. since kb is a women and president of a female tactical association she has input on how products work out for a female. its not like she is telling you which jock strap to buy. also how many range officers do you know that were worthless on the street, yet teach at the range. the world isnt perfect. but thats how it turns.

Anonymous said...From a retired P.O.Cant let this go officers.Ran up to Dominicks for a few items we forgot for dinner around 1700 hrs.The store is locatedin an adjoining suburd of Chicago.Upon trying to enter the store I have to walk around a C.P.D Tahoe,beat 2212,which is parked in a no parking fire lane.The vehicle is unoccupied.Upon entering the store I observe an F/2 officer in full uniform walking around the store with a half gallon of Canadian Club whiskey in her hand which I assume she was going to purchase.I was totally embarrased by this vision,even having been retired for 4 years.Where the hell did street smarts go???? Such blatant stupidity I have never seen.But then again I always worked in southside shithole districts.Unlike the 022 District primadonnas and political hacks who could'nt find shit in their mustaches.

4/24/2011 08:16:00 PM

Typical of the clout dummys they hire these days....Bring back the revolver Police !!!

To the poster inquiring about an M4- if you don't want to shell out money for a colt, get a lmt. Go to their website, contact the sales team, ask for mary jo and she'll send you the prices for cpd members (just make sure you have a cpd email address, this is to verify YOU are cpd). I recommend the one with the monolithic rail...you'll be able to remove the front sight, in order to install a flip front sight, without messing with the gas block.

Off Topic.... I am looking for a M4.Anyone know who has the best deals for the Police?---------------------DS Arms in Barrington has a great basic rifle for about $750. Make sure that whatever you do buy, it is Milspec so it's a universal cut. DS Arms has a few pals on the department and if you look closely(on the Range...) you will see more than a few.

"An Aurora man with a long criminal history – including a murder conviction – was sentenced Monday to a six-year prison term for drunkenly brawling with police."-------------------------Wish Cook County was more like the rest of the state.

does it matter? the female officer working the street and going to court, doesn't have the time to run an association. kb started a group for women. 5.11 makes gear for men and women and seek input about their products. since kb is a women and president of a female tactical association she has input on how products work out for a female. its not like she is telling you which jock strap to buy. also how many range officers do you know that were worthless on the street, yet teach at the range. the world isnt perfect. but thats how it turns.------------------------------

How did the range staff fall into this conversation? I was a hard charger til I came to the Carbine Program and was stuck teaching full time. I consider it an honor to teach my coworkers and I appreciate every moment. Our schedules are often changed on a moments notice, and that's fine. Maybe you could let us know exactly how we don't pull our weight then.

I too am a retiree and I must say I'm a bit embarassed that the retiree that wanted to bitch had to use a BT# when voicing the complaint about the officer in the store. It's bad enough that you sound like a rookie snitch but you just made all those young officers think that we ratted each other out over such a BS, trivial thing. Would it have killed you to mention to the officer, out of earshot of others, that she was doing a foolish thing. You know, an act of kindness wrought from your many years of experience in such matter. After all, you took the time to note the vehicle make and read the beat tag. After my many years retired I still appreciate the men and women that taught me the job.

Range Staff said...does it matter? the female officer working the street and going to court, doesn't have the time to run an association. kb started a group for women. 5.11 makes gear for men and women and seek input about their products. since kb is a women and president of a female tactical association she has input on how products work out for a female. its not like she is telling you which jock strap to buy. also how many range officers do you know that were worthless on the street, yet teach at the range. the world isnt perfect. but thats how it turns.------------------------------

How did the range staff fall into this conversation? I was a hard charger til I came to the Carbine Program and was stuck teaching full time. I consider it an honor to teach my coworkers and I appreciate every moment. Our schedules are often changed on a moments notice, and that's fine. Maybe you could let us know exactly how we don't pull our weight then.

4/25/2011 04:56:00 PM

so u know first hand what i'm talking about. i used range as an example. i could've mentioned any other unit in the department, and that quote would've been accurate. there are even guys in swat that were worthless in a beat car. but every unit has its dead weight.